Vitus Bikes Escarpe VRX (Sram GX Eagle 1x12 - 2018) FS Bike

Push your limits at the trail centre and the mountains on the range-topping Escarpe VRX FS Bike, which combines optimal balance between fun and efficiency to create Vitus' best trail bike. The Escarpe VRX FS Bike is more versatile than ever before.

Push your limits at the trail centre and the mountains on the range-topping Escarpe VRX FS Bike, which combines optimal balance between fun and efficiency to create Vitus' best trail bike. The Escarpe VRX FS Bike is more versatile than ever before.

Durable and Light Aluminium Frame

Manufactured from hydroformed 6061-T6 aluminium to deliver a durable and light aluminium frame to handle tough trail rides without diminishing comfort. The updated trail geometry means this suspension bike is longer and lower, with increased reach and better standover clearance to improve handling.

Smooth and Responsive Ride

Small bump sensitivity has been increased thanks to the incorporation of a super low friction metric shock. This combined with an upper trunnion bearing shock mount improves suspension linkage durability and creates a super smooth, supple and responsive ride that offers incredible traction on the trail. SRAM's GX Eagle 1x12 groupset delivers a lightweight performance for this high-end aluminium MTB. Paired with RockShox fork and shock, SRAM Guide disc brakes, and a Nukeproof finishing kit, the Escarpe VRX FS Bike is a high-end aluminium MTB.

Boost Hubs

Keeping pace with the new market standard, the Vitus Escarpe VRX FS Bike comes with Boost hubs. Featuring wider front and rear axles for increased mud clearance, wheel stiffness, strength and durability, this can only boost your performance on the trails.

Features:

Intended Use: All-mountain/trailWheel Size: 27.5”Fork Travel: 150mmRear Travel: 140mmBoost 110x15mm through front axleBoost 148x12mm through rear axleAggressive enduro geometry (low, slack, long with short stem)Removable high direct FD mountClearance for up to 2.6" tyresISCG 05-mounts for chainguide compatibilityStick on downtube and bolt on downtube protector to protect the downtube and cables from rock strikes

Technologies:

Main Pivot Location: This is located in a fixed high and forward position in line with a 32T chain ring position, this gives natural anti squat/bob when pedalling in the most commonly used 1x 32T setup without relying on excessive chain tension and none of the related pedal feedback.

Chainstay Pivot Location: This pivot is placed in line with the chainstay eliminating any force directed to the shock linkage causing the shock to compress (pedal bob) due to chain tension. This pivot location also maximises active suspension when using the rear brake; similar to a floating brake design, without the added weight.

Rearward Axle Path: Because of the main pivot location, the Escarpe has 55mm of travel with a reward axle path which all helps the rider to carry momentum over rough terrain and especially square edged hits.

Leverage Rate Design: The leverage rate is designed to have a falling rate to sag point then go mildly progressive. This helps the bike sit comfortably in the sag position with a stable platform. The lower shock mount moves forward with the suspension, this helps to keep a linear rate without falling off at full travel. This movement also reduces the shock angle change at full travel reducing side loads and improving the reliability of the shock.

Built, Tuned and Tested

Rest assured that each bike is fully built, tested and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.

Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.

About Full Suspension Mountain Bikes

If you after a snappy handling mtb and enjoy off-road endurance riding then a Full Suspension Mtb is for you. At Wiggle we stock the very best spec'd full suspension bike brands in Felt, Focus, Kona, Mongoose, Rocky Mountain, plus loads more besides. All our full suspension mountain bikes provide a superb riding experience with quality rear shocks and suspension forks, from XC, Freeride, Enduro through to Downhill, Wiggle will have the bike for you. You will find that the wide tyres give you bags of grip and together with the front and rear suspension you will easily glide over trail detritus, roots and rocks. So you'll be likely to be pushing your own limits before you find the bike's!

About the Vitus Bikes brand

First emerging as a frame builder in 1970s France, Vitus Bikes played a pivotal role in pioneering the design and manufacture of lugged and bonded aluminium frames, the most iconic being the 979, groundbreaking at the time and still prized among collectors today.
In 1982 we engineered and developed the 979 Carbone, one of the very first frames to take carbon fibre technology from the aerospace industry and apply it to bikes. Their tradition of innovation continued throughout subsequent decades with frames which included the 1991 ZXI monocoque carbon frame, the spirit of which lives on in their latest generation of monocoque road bikes.
Without exception, each of the bikes – from their singlespeed commuter to the high-end carbon road model – won plaudits for their ride quality, build and great value. The reviews confirmed what they knew all along, and they intend to improve on these already test-winning models as Vitus push forward with the development of this great brand of bikes.
“Credit has to be due to a brand that has come back from the ashes and rather than milk the prestige of the old days, has set its sights on the biggest players on the scene.” CYCLIST magazine.
Vitus bikes have been tested in many of the top cycling titles and websites across all disciplines. Their bikes have won group tests across Europe and are regarded as some of the best on the market.

Sizing Information

The size chart below will get you on the right size bike. Experienced riders may also wish to refer to the geometry chart for more detail.

Getting the Right Fit

At Wiggle we measure each of our bikes to build accurate size charts for our customers. Our qualified team of mechanics then individually check each order, against measurements supplied by you, to ensure the size chosen is correct. Another reason you can have complete confidence when buying a bike from Wiggle!

If you are on the change over between sizes both options will fit. Racers and experienced riders would usually select a smaller size as this offers quicker handing. A larger bike offers more stability and is more suited to new and intermediate riders.

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15"

17"

19"

20.5"

Height

cm

160 - 170cm

170 - 180cm

180 - 190cm

190 - 201cm

ft

5′ 3″ - 5′ 7″

5′ 7″ - 5′ 11″

5′ 11″ - 6′ 3″

6′ 3″ - 6′ 7″

Inside Leg

cm

71 - 76cm

76 - 81cm

81 - 86cm

86 - 94cm

inches

28″ - 30″

30″ - 32″

32″ - 34″

34″ - 37″

15"

17"

19"

20.5"

Seat Tube - Center to Virtual TT

mm

382mm

433mm

483mm

523mm

A. Top Tube (Virtual)

mm

600mm

620mm

640mm

665mm

G. Reach

mm

435mm

453mm

470mm

495mm

F. Stack

mm

589mm

598mm

608mm

608mm

D. Chainstay Length

mm

435mm

435mm

435mm

435mm

E. Head Tube

mm

110mm

120mm

130mm

130mm

B. Head Tube Angle

Degrees

66°

66°

66°

66°

C. Seat Tube Angle

Degrees

74.5°

74.5°

74.5°

74.5°

Bottom Bracket Drop

mm

20mm

20mm

20mm

20mm

Wheelbase

mm

1166mm

1188mm

1209mm

1234mm

Handlebar Width

mm

780mm

780mm

800mm

800mm

Delivery Information

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